200,000 Mile Club (1st Gen Tacomas)

Mine has 260k on it! Manual and supercharged. Needs a decent amount but that’s because it kind of was abused by the old owner(s). I’ll be in it under 11k by the time I’m done. Not too bad of a deal I don’t think.

 

200,000? Ha!
How about putting up some big numbers?!
It rolled over at 300,000 miles during my 3rd anniversary date with my wife! I noticed it when we got home for the evening.. Totally unintentional, kinda cool though.
This truck is running like a champ! Never getting rid of it

 

Congrats on several milestones, sounds like a good day

 

@Gniel27 What headlights are those on yours? I’m at 260k and it’s just running awesome. ‘95 V6 manual

 

Its awesome to see these high mileage Tacos. Keep it up.

 

Just hit 225k during a road trip to AZ. i love this truck so much

 

Looks great. What lift and what size tires do you have.

 

Thanks man i appreciate it - im running Fox 2.5 dsc’s set at about 2.5-2.75” in the front with jba ucas, and fox 2.0’s with an icon 1.5” AAL in the rear. tires are 285/75/16 wildpeaks

 

She's my DD...

Odometer shows @ 320K, but truck actually has closer to 400K on it - Speedo was detached from transmission for a couple years... (long story).
Either way.. Toyotas ROCK!!

 

My 04 has 228,000 on it and still runs like brand new! Love this truck has never let me down. Wish it was a v6 but the 2.7 is super reliable

 

love the headlights! Beautiful truck..

 

just joining in the fun. my taco is sitting right around 293k, still running strong. no transmission or engine rebuild. and I sure do love these 1st gen taco's!

 

Nice Taco! Any idea what your ARB bumper weighs?

 

Not sure on actual weight but my arb with winch is about 250 I’d geuss

 

That’s with a warn m8000 with steel cable

 

Thanks for the good information.

 

Question....I'm about to do the second timing belt on my '03 V6 which has 221,000 miles and wondering how many of you have replaced your front camshaft seals? Mine have NOT been done but they are NOT leaking and just worried that even with the proper tools I might end up with a leak. I live in California so don't have to worry about extreme temps.

I know I should probably do them while I'm in there but just curious if others have left the STOCK front camshaft seals in and what mileage you have?

This is a great walkthrough on timing belt including front camshaft seals but....he ran into some issues which is exactly what I'm concerned about.
https://adventuretaco.com/yes-were-...-belt-and-more-in-two-trucks-at-the-same-time

 

I have owned my '98 since 2019, but have a lot of maintenance records from the previous owner. Although it should have been done earlier, the best I can tell the 1st timing belt was changed at 191K miles in 2009 and no records of the front seals being changed. The second timing belt was changed by a Toyota shop at 285K miles in 2016 and there was a note about the front seals being changed (as well as the rear main seal and valve cover gaskets). Just because I'm a bit anal and not too trusting of past owners, I changed the timing belt again (#3) along with the water pump and all belts at 330K miles. I asked about the front seals and the shop said they still looked good and didn't like to change these unless there is evidence of a leak - can create more problems than do good. It's tough to know for sure, but age and miles are working against you. I expect any cam shaft seals that are almost 20 years old and 221K miles would be worth changing if you're in there anyhow. If the truck was a few years newer with fewer miles, I would have a different opinion...just my $0.02.

 

Thanks Kenny! I'm leaning towards replacing them and what you said makes sense (seals becoming brittle, etc.). Considering I won't be in there again for another 90k-100k miles, which is 9+ years for me, I should do them this time.

Putting seals in freezer before hand plus little heat on the head and think I'll be fine. Tackling it in early May so I'll report back

UPDATE 5/10/22----- did both camshaft seals and the crankshaft seal even though they weren't leaking. Glad I did as it was pretty easy process and no evidence of leaks!

 

I did look at your link and wondered if those guys had a weird problem installing these seals. Anyhow, freezing the seals is a good idea but I would be careful adding spot heat on a non-cooled aluminum head. I think you're making a wise decision. Seals are relatively cheap, so you can buy a few extra just in case! Best of luck and please do share your experience when you do this work.